| Item No. MEN-2161 無銘（古金工） | |
|---|---|
| Design | Idaten Shoshitsuki |
| Mei | Mumei, but has been attributed to the Ko-kinko Tradition |
| Material | Shakudo with details in gold |
| Era | Muromati Period |
| Box | Paulownia Wood |
Size
| Left Length |
2.01 cm (0.79 in)
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| Right Length |
2.13 cm (0.84 in)
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| Left Width |
3.03 cm (1.19 in)
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| Right Width |
2.7 cm (1.06 in)
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NBTHK Certification
| Status | Hozon Tōsōgu |
| Certification Date | January 15, 2021 |
| Price | 60,000 JPY Buy Now |
Other Info
| Shoshitsuki was a demon who stole a sacred jewel from Buddha and ran away. Idaten is the deity of law, truth, purity, legal victory and justice. He is a protector of monasteries and has miraculous speed. He chased Shoshitsuki to get back the jewel and confronted him. He took back the sacred jewel from Shoshitsuki safely. Idaten is a reference to someone who can run very quickly. This pair of Menuki depicts the story of the two. It is Mumei but has been attributed to the Ko-kinko Tradition. It is made from Shakudo with details in gold. It has passed the Hozon Tosogu in 2021. |
